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Improving your career with knowledge and free certifications

By
Elizabeth Williams

I know that summer will decide, to enter the OFF mode and recharge the battery. We need to rest and enjoy family, friends and ourselves.

But this is also a good time to reflect study, read a good book and why not get free certifications that allow us to return to the last four months with more hope if possible. For this, we can take advantage of all the free online certifications provided by the Internet to develop our digital potential and talents.

One day I was talking to an acquaintance that was actively looking for work and didn’t know one of the best free certifications, the BitDegree certification. At present it is an obligation, whether we actively seek employment or not, that we increase our Digital Talent. We will all agree that the world is increasingly digital, that most companies have begun their journey towards Digital Transformation and that this transformation began with the people who formed these companies.

And to develop this digital talent we talk about what is called Soft Skills (Behavioral Competence) and Hard Skills (Technical Skills). Here are some of my “free” recommendations so that this summer, you will strengthen your personal and professional empowerment by focusing on becoming your company’s Digital Transformation Superhero. Here are some of good free certifications I have tried in my efforts to get certificate.

Leading Digital Transformation in organizations:

Mooc (Massive Online Open Courses) from the Miriadax platform:

In this course you will know in a very simple way what is digital transformation. Through various modules, you will find out the main pillars that form the basis of Digital Transformation; Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Talent Management, Digital Operations Management and Digital Financial Management. You are still in time to register and take a course that ends on August 12.

Google Activate:

Google Activate has special attention in this article. In this certificate of achievement, you will access free training in digital competitions, both in online courses and in direct courses. From the Online Digital Marketing Course, Electronic Commerce, Cloud computing, Application Development … That is, if you don’t use the free resources provided by this Google, I suggest you do it from YES. Usually in this course all modules have a test and then there is a final exam to get free certifications.

Digital Competence:

This certificate of achievement covers general concepts, keys and strategies for developing your Digital Competence. Through various modules, interesting topics such as digital culture, personal branding and social networking are touched.

Marketing Inbound:

At present it is very important to move from more troubling marketing to marketing which really adds value to the final client. Hubspot offers a free inbound certification course where you can get certificate, learn more about the Inbound methodology and enhance your professional career. In addition, you will get a certificate that accredits this knowledge. This is one of the best free certifications.

Big Data and Business Intelligence:

You know what Business Intelligence is and what it can bring to your company. In this case I share a Webinar that my colleagues gave, in which they explained what you need to be #DataDriven and use all the power of the Data.

English:

Nowadays we have to work with English and it has to be part of our competences. If you want to get certificate, be up to date and research your specialty you must control English. It is clear that the ideal thing would be to have a native prof @ r to our side, but failing that we have many resources online and free. For example, the Mooec program focused on English and some tools to learn a free language and have fun.

As Buddha Dhammapada said “Everything we are comes from our thoughts” so think that everything is possible, that you will get where you set out and empower yourself by developing your skills. Your career depends on you. If you improve your skills then you will naturally increase your chances of getting a better career. Hopefully this article is able to provide great motivation to you and to anyone who wants to improve his career, especially what is called Digital Talent.

3 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence

By
Elizabeth Williams

Confidence is a tricky thing. If it is nurtured right, it can take you to the top of the world, and show you the extent of human achievement. If, however, it is pricked, it can drag you to the darkest pits of the world, and expose you to the depths of human misery.

Depending on how you wield it.

This is something every individual has to struggle with at least once in his/her lifetime.

Low self-esteem, dejection, and absolute faithlessness regarding one’s true potential.

I know I have had my fair share of it. Nevertheless, each time, I’ve come out more empowered than before, and in control of myself. You just have to understand that it is only a state of mind, which can be conquered and turned around for the better. So, hang tight, and follow the three crucial confidence-boosting tips I’ve gathered for your convenience, below. They have proven to be quite effective so far.

Break the Chain of Comparisons

Measuring yourself with a yardstick of ‘comparisons’ is more toxic to your essential being than anything else. You are YOU. Not Bill Gates, not Rihanna, not your class topper, not your next-door Olympic-champion neighbor, and certainly not your favorite Avengers character from the Infinity Saga series, you might’ve order on-demand from your reliable Cox services. You are YOU.

Unique, incomparable, and full of wonders.

So, stop belittling your abilities by hankering after the achievements of others. When you look in the mirror, see your true reflection and own it. Recognize your being for what it really is, and estimate it on the level that it deserves. Break off the chains of comparison and come out of other people’s shadows. Open up to your flaws, be proud of who you are, assert yourself where needed, and walk with your head held high. Treat yourself to lavishness, and gradually, desensitize yourself to rejection by accepting yourself wholly. This is the real secret, after all.

Step out of your Comfort Zone

You’ve always feared taking risks, right? Do you know why? Because you, like everyone else, are used to the safety of your comfort zone. However, a thing about this zone is that it does not really allow growth. At all. It only suffocates your self-confidence and prevents you from actualizing your true potential. Is that how you want to spend your entire life? Under the shadow of fear? No.

Life is an endless adventure that demands participation for rendering a fruitful result.

So, after you’ve taken the first step out of the door, confront what terrifies you. Do something you’re afraid of every single day. Desensitize yourself to fear. Conquer heights, dive into the oceans, and trek through the desert. This thrill will induce a huge amount of confidence in you. Trust in your potential to come out of it alive. Believe in your abilities to make the best of whatever circumstances life throws at you. Be free. Be fearless.

Give More and Receive More

Confidence goes hand in hand with compassion. One of the best ways to boost your self-confidence while staying in tune with your softer side is by extending a hand of help to others. Once you aid someone in their times of need, you will feel a lightness in your soul. A utility. Relevancy. Thereby, you will become attuned to your purpose in life, and have something to be proud of. In short, volunteer in social works as much as you can.

So, don’t wait an eternity under the duress of low self-esteem. Instead, try the aforementioned tips to resurrect your self-confidence, and live life up to its fill.

Myths you have to stop believing before going on your summer vacation

By
Elizabeth Williams

Summer is the quintessence of life and the time to be happy. In order to avoid summertime sadness, stop believing these popular myths about summer, studies, and life right now.

Myth #1: Now you can finally forget about reading

Please, don’t. You have your summer vacation and you can put your math, law, and whatever academic manuals into the darkest closet, but don’t refrain from fiction books. Reading is the way to live several lives in an hour. It is a way to stimulate your imagination. With classic fiction, you can learn the history and culture of different countries. Don’t rid yourself of opportunities every book cover hides.

Myth #2: Getting help with your studies is cheating

When the summer is close, many students find themselves in a huge time crunch. In order not to be buried under piles of books, papers, and manuscripts, some of them ask for professional help. And here they face one of the major myths of the modern education system. Writing companies nowadays are surrounded with negative connotations and you will never prove to your college that you’ve used their help according to academic integrity principles.

Yes, it is cheating, when you turn in a paper you’ve ordered like if it were yours, without making changes to it. However, you can always use FastEssay writing service to find out what your teacher wanted from you and how a perfect piece of writing should look. Use a paper you receive from professionals as an example or as a basis for your own assignment. To have a great summer vacation without stress, make sure the website of your choice is reliable and provides a confidentiality guarantee.

Myth #3: You will do it next time

When you’re around 20 years old, you think that you have all the time in the world at your disposal. You don’t. Travel now, make weird choices now, and enjoy your life now. It doesn’t mean you have to give up college or stop planning. Just allow yourself to make some instant decisions and impulse actions from time to time. You might regret them in the future, but what you will definitely regret is that you had dull teenage years and have no crazy stories to tell your grandchildren.

Myth #4: You will die without Wi-Fi

There are some cases when you can. However, if you are not in the wild or on a desert island.  The absence of the Internet for several hours, days, or weeks won’t harm you. By the way, the influence of blue light that you face every day is not fully studied yet. So in theory, you can do good to your health by omitting seeing screens for a couple of days. Have a digital detox for a week to feel the full difference between online and offline.

Myth #5: You have to buy a new wardrobe every season

No, you don’t. Of course, Pantone regularly offers its “color of the year” and you want to get at least several pieces of this shade in your wardrobe, but don’t go to extremes! It is true that fast fashion brands provide cheap clothes. Modern fashionistas can say it is a sin to ignore them. However, some authorities say minimalism and conscious consumption are the way to a better future. So, instead of a total renewal of your wardrobe, opt for one or two pieces for a season. And always share things you don’t wear anymore with someone who needs them.

Myth #6: You don’t need to put on your skincare in the summer

It sometimes depends on the climate you live in. But in most cases, hot weather means higher transepidermal water loss and dry skin as a result. Moisture is essential for any kind and type of skin. Help it to stay young and healthy for longer. And it’s better to start taking care of it when you’re in your teens.

Myth #7: Sun only does harm to your skin

Unfortunately, for the last several years, skincare brands have demonized sun so much that many young people consider it to do only harm to the human body. This is not true. Sun rays are the source of life and warmth. Yes, they produce UV radiation and free radicals that lead to oxidative stress, but they also stimulate the production of vitamin D that is crucial for our happiness.

It is great to have perfect skin with no signs of photoaging till the grave, but what is the point if you won’t be happy because of a vitamin D and beta-endorphins deficiency in your body? All these hormones and vitamins are important for the well-being of our brain—don’t neglect them. It is true that sun rays can increase the risk of getting some skin diseases. This is why it is so important to use sun-protection products and to tan wisely. However, avoiding the sun totally is like avoiding life itself.

Just stop it. As well as believing all the myths we have listed above.

Mommy Tiger Gives Birth To A Lifeless Cub But Her Motherly Instincts Help It Draw Its First Breath

By
Stephanie Reeds

There are many miracles on this Earth, but there’s nothing more heartwarming and beautiful than the miracle of birth.

The unshakable connection between the mother and the newborn is so strong that it can literally do wonders. It’s simple. A mother’s love is unconditional and pure. There isn’t something stronger and warmer than the love a mother has for her children.

And this story is just proof of that.

Recently, Kaitlyn, the Sumatran tiger from The Australia Zoo gave birth to two tiny male cubs. Things seemed like they are going fine, but then halfway through the procedure, something happened. The first cub that she gave birth to couldn’t breathe.

But, to everyone’s biggest surprise, Kaitlyn didn’t give up on him.

In fact, seeing the tiny cub lying helpless triggered her motherly instincts and she immediately started licking the little baby. This stimulated the cub’s lungs and within moments, the baby started breathing. To make things even cuter, the Australia Zoo caught this whole moment on tape.

Below is the link of the heartwarming birth:

In case you didn’t know, the Sumatran tiger is one of the most critically endangered animals on this planet. It is reported that there are only 400-600 Sumatran tigers in the wilderness. That is the reason why they were carefully observing and monitoring Kaitlyn’s birth.

 “We can’t risk the Sumatran tiger going extinct like its cousins, the Bali and Javan tiger. As a first-time mother, it’s even more important for the zookeepers to watch the birth of Kaitlyn’s cubs closely. They need to be ready to jump in at a moment’s notice if something goes wrong,” The Australia Zoo caretakers stated.

Kaitlyn did not give up and thanks to her love and devotion, her little cub drew his first breath. Like I said… A mother’s love is truly unconditional and eternal.

Don’t forget to share this story with your loved ones and tell them how much they mean to you.

4 Kittens Show Appreciation To A Street Singer That Everyone Else Ignored

By
Riley Cooper

In Malaysia, a street singer was giving a performance in the hope that he’ll attract the attention from a nearby audience and make some money, but no one appeared to show interest in his performance or take a moment to listen to him sing.

The musician was about to finish and call it a day when all of a sudden a miracle happened – he had an audience in front of him. And not just any kind of audience, but the cutest and most appreciative one.

This Malaysian street singer’s audience consisted of 4 adorable kittens. Yes, this is not a joke. While the busker didn’t manage to catch the attention of the people around him, he did catch the attention of these 4 cute kittens.

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As he was playing his guitar, the sweet kitties sat in front of him and patiently and enthusiastically listened to him singing. Obviously, the cute kittens didn’t think that showing someone appreciation for a minute or two wasn’t a waste of time. And while these cute little creatures didn’t understand the words of the song, they did like the tune and they enjoyed the performance.

The kittens sat without any movement until the busker finished his show. And when he finished singing, he thanked this adorable, supportive, unique audience for watching his performance.

Scroll down to check out the video.

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Young Artist Uses Old Tires To Create Beds For Stay Animals And The Result Is Amazing

By
Stephanie Reeds

I don’t know if you know, but our planet is drowning in garbage. It’s reported that there is at least a billion tons of trash that end up in the oceans every year. The wildlife is slowly but surely going extinct, and we are barely living.

The thing is, you can share your #StopClimateChange videos for as much as you like, but in the end, it is all pointless unless you actually take real action and start changing your own habits.

Amarildo Silva is a true example of what happens when we decide to take responsibility for our planet. This 23-year-old lives in the city of Campina Grande, Brazil and he has developed a new, simple solution for reusing waste, such as old tires.

He works as a store cashier by day and turns into a creative craftsman at night. Silva collects old, discarded tires and then with the help of his artistic mind he transforms them into adorable and comfy beds for animals.

This young, socially responsible and admirable man gathers every tire he can find, cleans them one by one and then paints a lot of beautiful designs on them. As a finishing touch, he adds a soft, fluffy cushion in the middle. After that, the tire is ready to be gifted or sold to any pet lover who needs a comfortable tiny bed for their pets.

As the interest for these adorable beds increased, so did his followers on Instagram. As a result, Silva has more than 20,000 followers and has sold more than 500 tire-beds in only two years.

What began as a hobby slowly turned into a real business and it is flourishing.


If you are interested in purchasing one for your furry friends, you can reach him on his Instagram profile. At the moment he delivers to Brazilian addresses, but he has also received a lot of requests from North America, Asia, and Europe.

 

What’s even more important is that Silva’s work is a great way of maintaining sustainability and minimizing waste. His creative work is not only beneficial for stray animals, but it is also truly important for our environment.

But that’s not all.

Apart from taking care of animals and creating small beds for them, Silva also creates amazing flowerpots and yard decorations from tires.

Additionally, he also loves raising awareness on this subject by holding educational talks at the local schools. His goal is simple. Don’t throw away. Instead, modify and reuse.

If you are interested to see more of Silva’s work, make sure to check the video below.

I hope this article helps you raise awareness about the plastic pollution this world is dealing with and I honestly hope it inspires you to change some of your harmful habits for the sake of our future.

If he can do it, so can we!

6 Mistakes You Need To Avoid Making After You End A Relationship With Someone

By
Riley Cooper

Regardless of whether you’ve been in a relationship with someone for 5 months or 5 years, breakups are generally difficult and nobody likes them. Breaking up with someone who treated you badly can bring you a sense of relief. But if you’re putting an end to a relationship in which you were emotionally invested a lot, the period that comes after the breakup can be quite hard and painful and it can take you a great amount of time to get over it.

During the post-breakup period, there are going to be moments of wondering if you made the right decision. There are going to be moments of wishing to get back together with your ex. There are going to be moments when you have to search for your inner strength and courage so as to begin to trust and love someone again.

So, the real question is: How can you make your breakup recovery easier?

Well, in what follows, there are 6 mistakes you need to avoid making after you end a relationship with someone. In this way, you will help yourself heal your emotional wounds and move forward faster.

1. Trying to punish your ex-partner.

Let’s assume that your ex-lover is an inconsiderate, selfish, awful person. They lied to you, cheated on you, and ghosted you. So, when you break up with them, you’ll probably feel a strong, irresistible urge to take your revenge on them.

But, the truth is that making your ex pay for the way they treated you won’t make you feel any better or speed your breakup recovery. Instead, it’ll only prolong your feelings of disappointment, bitterness, and resentment.

2. Justifying your feelings.

When you end a relationship, your ex-partner might try to get you to explain the reasons why you’re breaking up with them. Know that while being completely honest and direct with your ex about why you’re ending the relationship with them will do both of you good, trying to justify your feelings or the relationship won’t be productive at all.

Instead of going into painful and needless details, make sure you give your ex clear, sound, and valid reasons for your decision to break up with them.

3. Thinking about getting back together with your ex.

It’s normal for you to think about your ex-partner and revive memories of both happy and sad moments you spent together after you break up with them. You’ll probably think about how great it would be if both of you gave your relationship one more chance and that the reasons why you split up weren’t that “grave” in the first place.

But, what you should do is ask yourself whether you really want to get back together with your ex because you truly love them and believe that things will be better between you this time or because you are desperately trying to return to your comfort zone. Oh, and let’s not forget another reason why you might want to get back together with your ex – your fear of being alone.

Remember – if you broke up with someone, that was because you had strong, sufficient, and justifiable reasons to do that in the first place.

4. Trying to get in contact with your ex.

Breaking up with someone means deciding to break off any contact whatsoever with them. Because the truth is that there’s no point in texting or calling your ex-partner only to “check what they’re doing with their life.”

Trying to get in contact with your ex-lover will only create mixed feelings and even confusion as it may lead your ex to think that you want to get back together with them.

Therefore, if you want to get over your ex and move on more easily and faster, going no contact is the best thing you can do.

5. Worrying about your and your ex-partner’s mutual friends.

You’ve decided to end your relationship with your partner and then you realize that you two are friends with the same people. So, you’ll probably begin to wonder which friends will support you and which friends will begin ignoring you or even stop being friends with you.

While it’s true that this may be a complex, difficult problem that you’ll have to deal with, it’s also true that friendships are not a part of romantic relationships. So, if your friends get mad at you and decide to stay with your ex and not you, then you can take this as a sign that they were never your true friends, to begin with.

And if you don’t lose any of your friends, then this means that you’ll have a shoulder to cry on and someone who will listen to you venting about your problems and talking about your emotional pain during the first few months after the breakup.

6. Jumping into a new relationship immediately after the breakup.

This is a definite no-no. Entering a relationship with another person when you still haven’t healed your emotional wounds completely and finished grieving for your last relationship is a bad idea.

Because this means that you’re starting a new relationship into which you’ll bring all your past pain, disappointment, and negative feelings. It means you’re starting a relationship that’s doomed to fail.

Canada Passes ‘Free Willy’ Bill To Ban Holding Whales And Dolphins In Captivity

By
Riley Cooper

Canada’s House of Commons passed a bill that imposes a ban on holding whales and dolphins in captivity on June 10.

Bill S-203, which is also colloquially known as the “Free Willy” bill, bans breeding of animals as well as importing or exporting them.

Holding in captivity and breeding these intelligent marine animals will be punishable by fines of up to CAD $200,000 (USD $150,000 / £118,000).

Passing this Bill means that these amazing, social mammals will now get to live in the place where they actually belong – the ocean.

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It’s also important to note that the new law makes exceptions for mammals that require rehabilitation or mammals that are licensed for scientific research.

“A person may move a live cetacean from its immediate vicinity when the cetacean is injured or in distress and is in need of assistance,” it’s outlined in the Bill.

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Rebecca Aldworth, the Executive Director of Humane Society International/Canada, said: “The passage of Bill S-203 is a watershed moment in the protection of marine animals and a victory for all Canadians. 

“Whales and dolphins don’t belong in tanks, and the inherent suffering these highly social and intelligent animals endure in intensive confinement can no longer be tolerated.

“We congratulate the sponsors of this bill and the Canadian government for showing strong leadership in responding to public will and sound science on this critical issue.”

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This Goes To You: The Woman Who Gave Her Love To Someone Who Doesn’t Deserve It

By
Stephanie Reeds

Hey there.

I know that you think that life is over for you. And I know that you feel like all your hopes are lost.

You’ve made a mistake. You’ve loved a person who didn’t deserve to be loved with such intensity. You gave him everything you had, and he never gave you anything in return. You sacrificed yourself for that relationship, but in the end, he left you with your heart shattered to pieces.

I know it hurts. It hurts like hell. But let me tell you something.

You are not weak. No matter how much you convince yourself that you are stupid for opening your heart to him and giving all your love to this person, you are not.

You, my darling, are brave. The bravest human being on this Earth.

You live in a world that is constantly shaming everyone for showing emotions, yet you were not afraid to open your heart.

You live in a world where people no longer care about the real values, yet you loved with all of your being. From the very bottom of your heart.

You live in a world where being vulnerable is the equivalent of being a leper, yet you were not afraid to be exactly who you are.

I admire you for having the strength to not let this world tame you and turn you into a heartless robot. I admire you for having the courage to wear your fragile heart on the sleeve. But most of all I admire you for still standing on your feet. Regardless of your doubts. Regardless of your fears. Regardless of the pain.

I salute you for not hiding your true feelings. I salute you for loving from the very depths of your heart. I salute you for knowing that you might get hurt, but still loving with the same intensity. I salute you for being entirely yourself without being afraid of this cruel, cruel world.  I salute you for always choosing to love above all else, no matter the consequences.

Lastly, I salute you for finding the strength to heal your wounds and take care of your broken heart. You may not see this now, but you have a lion’s heart.

So, stay exactly the way you are. You are not flawed, nor stupid.

It takes a great deal of courage, fearlessness and willingness to be your true, vulnerable self in a world that constantly tries to break your spirit and rob you of your hopes.

You are brave and vulnerable. And that, in my opinion, is all that matters.

Keep loving with the same intensity, let those emotions flow through your body and feel deeply. One day a person who understands your heart will come into your life and he will appreciate you for exactly who you are.

Billionaire Elon Musk Releases All Tesla Patents For His Mission To Save The Earth

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Mary Wright

Elon Musk, the brilliant mind behind TESLA, announced that he had released all Tesla patents in order to fight climate change and save the earth.

This decision came on the day when US prosecutors charged one Chinese national for having stolen secrets from Apple’s self-driving vehicle project.

“Tesla Motors was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport,” Musk said. “If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electric vehicles, but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibit others, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal.”

It seems that now Musk is skeptical of patents that served only “to stifle progress” and make rich lawyers and big corporations instead of inventors.

Musk said that he has earlier felt obliged to release the patents to stop giant car companies from copying his technology and using their massive sales and marketing apparatus to take over the market.

“We couldn’t have been more wrong. The unfortunate reality is the opposite,” he said, noting that electric or clean-fuel cars “at the major manufacturers are small to non-existent.”

He hopes that other companies will start producing more electric cars because it is impossible for him to build enough Tesla cars to stop the carbon crisis.

“We believe that applying the open-source philosophy to our patents will strengthen rather than diminish Tesla’s position, and ability to attract talented engineers,” he said.

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